Cross-cultural Language Classes
- In which borough should your idea take place?
- Brooklyn
- Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?
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Sunset Park
- Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.
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YouthLimited English proficient individualsVeteransImmigrants and/or migrantsPeople with disabilities
- Describe the challenge you want to address:
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-speed bumps -language classes - to learn each other's languages -train safety is an issue -some streets feel really dark - more lights/night patrols -racism -lots of guns -people's needs aren't being met as immigrants - bike lanes -neighbors knowing each other -self-defense
- Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:
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-Language classes for learning each other's language, not English-based classes. For example, sign language, Spanish, Mandarin -Facilitate community building between immigrant communities not relying on English as the "middle step"
- Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:
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11220
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